TM 5-4310-227-15
PAR REF
ITEM
1
TIRES AND WHEELS. Check for proper air pressure. Correct pressure is 45 psi.
Inspect for cuts, wear. Inspect wheels for loose or missing mounting nuts.
(Weekly)
LIGHTS. Inspect for burned out lamps, cracked or broken lens.
2
3
FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
Inspect for broken seal.
4
FUEL TANK. Add fuel as required.
Inspect for insecure mounting and proper operation.
5
SAFETY RELIEF VALVE.
Max pressure is 185 psi.
6
HAND BRAKE.
Inspect for improper operation.
7
AIR RECEIVER.
Inspect for leaks and damage. Drain condensate.
8
Tighten thumbscrew if gaskets
FUEL FILTER. Clean sediment bowl and screen.
leaks. (Weekly)
9
BATTERIES. Tighten loose cables and mountings. Remove corrosion. Inspect
for cracks and leaks. Fill to 3/6 inch above the plates. Clean vent hole in
f i l l e r cap before installing.
In freezing weather run engine a minimum of 1
hour after adding water (Weekly).
10
GENERATOR DRIVE BELT. Proper, adjustment is a deflection of 3/4 inch
Add oil as indicated on level gage.
11
LEVEL GAGE. Check engine oil level.
Reference current L.O.
12
F I L L P L U G . Check compressor oil level. Add oil as indicated on sight
glass. Reference current L.O.
13
COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELTS. Proper adjustment is a deflection of 3/4 inch
14
Inspect for insecure mounting. Clean element
COMPRESSOR AIR CLEANER.
(Weekly).
15
Inspect for damage and loose mounting. With unit
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS.
operating, check for proper operation. Normal operating readings for
instruments are as follows:
Slight positive, charge
Air pressure gage
175 psi
Hourmeter
Indicates total hours of operation
Oil temperature
195 to 200F
MEC 4310-227-15/3-4
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